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Chemistry for Health Sciences . .4 s.h.Total . .74 s.h.Summary of Total CreditsCore Curriculum . .42 s.h.Major Requirements . .74 s.h.Electives . 8 s.h.ATEP 3402 (F) Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III.Students will receive clinical instruction in order to meetclinical competencies in athletic training. Class will alsoinclude coverage of athletic teams and events. Requires aminimum of 150 to maximum of 400 clinical hours 2 s.h.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic TrainingProgram, ATEP 3400, ATEP 3401Minimum for Bachelor of Science Degree in AthleticTraining . .124 s.h.ATEP 3403 (S) Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV.Students will receive clinical instruction in order to meetclinical competencies in athletic training. Class will alsoinclude coverage of athletic teams and events. Requires aminimum of 150 to maximum of 400 clinical hours 2 s.h.Prerequisite: Acceptance the Athletic Training Program,ATEP 3400, ATEP 3401, ATEP3402Athletic Training Course DescriptionsATEP 2510 (F/S) Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries.Examines the incidence, causes, prevention, and treatmentof sports-related injuries. Topics stressed are conditioningfor sports, injury recognition, and evaluation, tapingtechniques, first-aid care, treatment, and reconditioning ofathletic injuries. Required for Program admission 4 s.h.ATEP 3010 (S) Methods of Research and Design in theHealth Sciences. This course focuses on the interaction ofthe components of the research process with applicationto the theory and practices of Healthcare. This courseemphasizes the critical appraisal and utilization of healthrelated research including selected theories and ethicalconsiderations. Critical and reflective thinking, as a healthcare clinician who provides evidence-based practice, will beemphasized. This course is designed to prepare studentsto write their own case study or research project . 2 s.h.ATEP 3400 (F) Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I.Students will receive clinical instruction in order to meetclinical competencies in athletic training. Class willalso include coverage of athletic teams and events.Requires a minimum of 150 to maximum of 400 clinicalhours. 2 s.h.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training ProgramATEP 3401 (S) Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II.Students will receive clinical instruction in order to meetclinical competencies in athletic training. Class willalso include coverage of athletic teams and events.Requires a minimum of 150 to maximum of 400 clinicalhours . 2 s.h.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic TrainingProgram, ATEP 3400ATEP 3404 (F) Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V.Students will receive clinical instruction in order to meetclinical competencies in athletic training. Class will alsoinclude coverage of athletic teams and events. Requires aminimum of 150 to a maximum of 400 clinical hours. 2 s.h.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic TrainingProgram, ATEP 3400, ATEP 3401, ATEP 3402, ATEP 3403ATEP 3420 (F) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology inAthletic Training. Advanced study in the pathophysiologyand pharmacology involved in injuries and conditionscommonly seen in the area of sports medicine. This willinclude a detailed macro and microscopic analysis ofunderlying pathophysiologies of sports-related injuries. Inaddition, this course will explore the interrelationship ofcurrent therapeutic pharmacological agents and theirphysiological effects on the body . 4 s.h.Prerequisites: ATEP 2510; BIOL 1010, 1020; CHEM 1020 or1110ATEP 3430 (F) Organization and Administration of AthleticTraining. Emphasis on the professional preparation ofathletic trainers and their role in the athletic health caredelivery system. Current issues and trends in athletictraining and sports medicine including history, legalimplications, stress management, and organization ofsports medicine programs . 2 s.h.Prerequisites: ATEP 2510, ATEP 3460ATEP 3440 (S) Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries IPrinciples in planning and implementation of rehabilitationprograms for lower extremity injuries with emphasis oncontemporary therapeutic exercise techniques. 2 s.h.Prerequisite: ATEP 2510; Co-Requisite: ATEP 34606

ATEP 3445 (F) Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries IIPrinciples in planning and implementation of rehabilitationprograms for upper extremity injuries with emphasis oncontemporary therapeutic exercise techniques. 2 s.h.Prerequisite: ATEP 2510; Co-Requisite: ATEP 3470ATEP 3450 (F) Therapeutic Modalities. This course coversadvanced study of the use of therapeutic agents in thetreatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, includingheat, cold, hydrotherapeutic, electrotherapeutic, andmanual techniques . . 4 s.h.Prerequisites: ATEP 2510; BIOL 1010ATEP 3460 (S) Advanced Evaluation of AthleticInjuries I. Advanced study of the etiology, pathology, andclinical signs of common athletic injuries to the lowerextremity and spine. Emphasis is placed on clinicalevaluation of injury by the athletic trainer. Application oforthopedic and neurological assessment is included .4 s.h.Prerequisites: ATEP 2510; Co-Requisite: ATEP 3440ATEP 3470 (F) Advanced Evaluation of AthleticInjuries II. Advanced study of the etiology, pathology, andclinical signs of common athletic injuries to the upperextremity, head, and cervical spine. Emphasis is placed onclinical evaluation of injury by the athletic trainer.Application of orthopedic and neurological assessment isincluded. 4 s.h.Prerequisites: ATEP 2510; Co-Requisite: ATEP 3445ATEP3680 (S) Kinesiology. An analysis of the mechanics ofhuman movement. Involves a study of the skeletal,muscular, and nervous systems and the basic principlesunderlying motor skill . 4 s.hATEP 4100 (S) Senior Seminar (Capstone). A two hour classdesigned for athletic training students to receive a broadoverview of athletic training principles and recent researchfindings. In addition, this course will serve to prepareathletic training students for BOC certification and betterprepare them for employment in the field of AthleticTraining . 2 s.h.Prerequisite: open only to graduating seniors in theAthletic Training ProgramATEP 4900 (S) Clinical Internship in Athletic Training. Thiscourse is designed to allow athletic training majors to gainclinical experience hours off-campus at a clinical site in thetheir final semester under the supervision of a licensedathletic trainer and other health care providers. Aminimum of 500 to maximum of 700 clinical hours isrequired . 10 s.h.Prerequisites: ATEP 3400, ATEP 3401, ATEP 3402, ATEP3403, ATEP 3404 and approval of the Athletic TrainingProgram Director7

Athletic Training ProgramFreshman Year, Fall SemesterKING 1000 or 2000**1st year/Transfer ExperienceATEP 2510(1 s.h.)Sophomore Year, Fall SemesterBIOL 1020Anatomy & Physiology II (4 s.h.)ATEP 3400Clinical Education Experience inAthletic Training I(2 s.h.)ATEP 3450Therapeutic Modalities (4 s.h.)Junior Year, Fall SemesterATEP 3470Advanced Evaluation of AthleticInjuries II(4 s.h.)ATEP 3402Clinical Education Experience inAthletic Training III(2 s.h.)ATEP 3430Organization & Admin(4 s.h.)ATEP 3445Rehabilitation of Athletic InjuriesII(2 s.h.)Senior Year, Fall SemesterATEP 3420Pathophysiology andPharmacology(4 s.h.)ATEP 3404Clinical Education Experience InAthletic Training V(2 s.h.)KING 4000**Christian Faith and SocialResponsibility(1 s.h.)The following courses are required for the ATEPand can be taken during any semester:PHED 3550Nutrition & Conditioning (4 s.h.)CHEM 1020Chemistry for Health Sciences(4 s.h.)PCYC 1520General Psychology(4 s.h.)MATH 1560** Intro to Statistics(4 s.h.)The following course is recommended towardfulfilling elective hours:PSYC 3300Lifespan Human Development(4 s.h.)Summary of Total HoursCore Curriculum42 s.h.ATEP Requirements74 s.h.Electives8 s.h.TOTAL for Graduation124 s.h.Freshman Year, Spring Semester** indicates a course that fulfills a Core Curriculum requirementBIOL 1010**Care & Prevention of AthleticInjuries(4 s.h.)Anatomy & Physiology I (4 s.h.)Sophomore Year, Spring SemesterATEP 3010Methods of Research & Design inthe Health Sciences(2 s.h.)ATEP 3460Advanced Evaluation of AthleticInjuries I(4 s.h.)ATEP 3401Clinical Education Experience inAthletic Training II(2 s.h.)ATEP 3440Rehabilitation of Athletic InjuriesI(2 s.h.)ATEP 3680Kinesiology(4 s.h.)Junior Year, Spring SemesterATEP 3690Exercise Physiology(4 s.h.)ATEP 3403Clinical Education Experience inAthletic Training IV(2 s.h.)Senior Year, Spring SemesterATEP 4100Senior Seminar(2 s.h.)ATEP 4900Clinical Internship in AthleticTraining(10 s.h.)CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTSThe following are required as part of the KingCollege Core Curriculum. Please see the “CoreCurriculum” section of the academic catalogue formore details:ENGL 1110English Composition: Writing &Speech(4 s.h.)ENGL 3010English Composition: Research &Writing(2 s.h.)RELG 1001Foundations of Christian Thought& Practice(4 s.h.)PHED 1110Fitness for Life(2 s.h.)ENGLLiterature Core(4 s.h.)HISTHistory Core(4 s.h.)HCPHuman Creative Products Core(4 s.h.)HCHuman Culture Core(4 s.h.)USGCUS and Global Citizenship Core(4 s.h.)8

Professional Standards of Athletic Training Practice:All Athletic Training courses are designed to meet the standards as outlined in the Athletic TrainingEducational competencies, 5th edition (NATA, 2011); The NATA Code of Ethics (NATA 2005); The BOC RoleDelineation Study, 6th ed. (BOC, 2010); BOC Standards of Professional Practice (BOC, 2006); and the Stateof Tennessee Practice Act for Athletic Trainers (2006).Student Services and Activities:Many student organizations, clubs and activities are available to Athletic Training Students. Please seethe King University student handbook (the Twister) for a full listing and descriptions. The AthleticTraining Student Organization was formed during the 2013 - 2014 academic year. This organizationprovides Athletic Training Students with opportunities to participate in professional meetings at thelocal, state, regional and national level. The organization also focuses on service to the King Universitycampus and Southwest Virginia-Northeast Tennessee community at large.The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE ), the Writing & Speaking Centers, and E.W. King Library are allavailable to students who need academic assistance,. The Student Counseling Center is available forstudents who need confidential psychological counseling or assistance.Student Right to Know Act:King University adheres to the “Student Right to Know” act and will disclose all required informationupon request, including completion or graduation rates of degree-seeking, full-time students, thepassing rate for the BOC exam, the University’s standing within the State of Tennessee, and financial aidassistance available to students. Information regarding the BOC pass rate and the University’s standingwith CAATE is kept on record in the Athletic Training Program Director’s office and is published on theAthletic Training Program website (atep.king.edu).Protection of Student Privacy of Academic Records:King University adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended (FERPA).King University will disclose personally identifiable information from a student’s educational recordsonly with the written consent of the student. Exceptions to this policy are those established by law andare outlined in the King University student handbook (the Twister).Student Employment:Opportunities for working on campus are available to financially qualified undergraduate studentsthrough the Office of Financial Aid. Students are NOT allowed to be employed as Athletic Trainers. Anuncertified, unlicensed Athletic Training Student can only practice Athletic Training activities in a settingin which he or she is under direct supervision of a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer affiliated withthe King University Athletic Training Program. Any other practice by the uncertified, unlicensed studentis a direct violation of the Tennessee Athletic Training Practice Act. Because of the intense nature ofstudy in the Athletic Training Program, students who work will have to employ excellent timemanagement skills in order to complete all clinical education experience requirements.9

Guidelines and Policies for the Athletic Training ProgramAdmissions Process for the Athletic Training Program:Admission to King University does not guarantee admission into the Athletic Training Program.Admission into the Athletic Training Program is competitive, and all interested students will be requiredto submit a personal letter of application and three (3) letters of recommendation. Students who meeteligibility requirements (3.0 cumulative GPA and grades of C or better in BIOL 1010 and ATEP 2510) willbe granted an interview. The deadline for application materials to be submitted to the Athletic TrainingProgram Director will occur during the month of March, with interviews occurring during the month ofApril (exact dates will be announced in January of each year). During the interview, students will beasked a series of questions related to their knowledge of Athletic Training, their commitment to theAthletic Training Program and to the profession of Athletic Training, and will be asked to demonstrate asampling of skills learned in ATEP 2510, Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Each interviewer willcomplete a scoring rubric for each aspect of the interview (this rubric can be found in the appendices ofthis manual) and scores of all interviewers will be averaged. Successful applicants will earn a minimumof 80% on each category identified in the rubric.It is the policy of the Athletic Training Program to provide equal opportunity to all qualified studentsregardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or anyother basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.Transfer Student Policy:A student who has completed an associate of arts or science, a bachelor’s or master’s degree at anothercollege or university or who has begun taking courses at another institution may apply for admissionwith the intent of completing a bachelor of science degree in Athletic Training at King University. Thestudent must meet standard admission requirements. Transfer credits from regionally accreditedcolleges or universities may be accepted and applied to the new degree being sought as determined bythe Office of Records and Registration. All students must take the following three (3) courses and meetthe Cross-Cultural Experience requirement while enrolled at King University: KING 2000, ENGL 3010,and KING 4000. Transfer students who have not taken required courses such as Anatomy & Physiology I& II, Chemistry, and a math course involving statistics may be required to take those courses at KingUniversity. All transfer students must meet the residency requirement of 48 King University semestercredit hours. Transfer students must apply to the Athletic Training Program in the same manner astraditional students and must meet the same admission requirements of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and agrade of C or better in BIOL 1010 and ATEP 2510 (or the equivalent courses). If the current cohort is full,the transfer student may have to postpone admission to the program until the following year. If astudent has been enrolled in an Athletic Training Program at another college or university, theirtranscript will be assessed on an individual basis to determine which courses will be transferable to theKing University Athletic Training Program. Any student who earned a grade of C- or below in a requiredcourse (Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Psychology, etc.) at another school must repeat that courseonce admitted to King University and may have to do so before being admitted into the Athletic TrainingProgram.Athletic Training Program Admission Requirements: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, including completion of ATEP 2510 and BIOL 1010 with a gradeof C or better Completed letter of application with three (3) letters of recommendation10

Observation hours (minimum of 40 hours completed as a requirement of ATEP 2510)Completion of the Athletic Training Program interview, which will include a demonstration ofskills learned in ATEP 2510 (applicant must score 80% or better in each aspect of the interview)Signed Safety and Technical Standards formTuberculin (TB) skin test (must be tested every year in the Athletic Training Program)Immunization Documentation (if the student is not vaccinated, he or she must submit acompleted declination of vaccinations)o Hepatitis B series of three (3)o MMR (measles, mumps & rubella)o Varicellao Tetanuso Diptheriao Tuberculosiso PolioCompleted physical performed by an appropriate healthcare provider (physician, physicianassistant, nurse practitioner)Signed Student Athlete/Coach agreement if the student participates in a varsity sportBackground check (to be completed through the King University Office of Safety and Security)o The student will be billed 60 for the background checko Adverse background checks may affect the

student, who graduates from the King University Athletic Training Program is eligible to sit for the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) examination. Mission Statement: The King University Athletic Training Program serves to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become successful and marketable Certified Athletic Trainers.